Washington DC (July 18, 2013) – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached another milestone in its disability claims transformation process – over 30 percent of the current disability claims inventory is now digital and accessible to claim raters in VA’s electronic claims processing system, which has now been fielded ahead of schedule at all 56 Regional Offices across the country.... 

Sedona AZ (July 17, 2013) – Sedona Fire District (SFD) Fire Marshal Gary Johnson has advised that fire restrictions in effect since May 23, 2013, will be lifted at 8:00 in the morning on Friday, July 19.  Recent rains along with higher humidity, increased fuel moisture and the forecast for continuing monsoon activity have lowered but not eliminated fire danger in the fire district. SFD encourages... 

Sedona AZ (July 17, 2013) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is proud to announce the release of Michael Peach’s first book, “The Facts Keep Gettin’ in the Way of the Story.” Peach fans have long asked for a book filled with his original and unique cowboy poetry and stories of Arizona historical hi-jinks. To introduce the new book to the public, Peach will present two special performances... 

Sedona AZ (July 17, 2013) – On the afternoon of July 15, 2013, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the ADOT storage yard in the 15000 block of Arizona State Highway 69 near Cordes Junction. An ADOT supervisor told deputies an estimated $5000 worth of aluminum light poles and bridge guard rail had been stolen. The theft is presumed to have taken place between midnight... 

U. S. Senate Chamber to consider engineered food act Sedona AZ (July 17, 2013) – United State Senator Jeff Merkley, Oregon, is an ardent supporter of American consumers right to know what is in their food. He is asking Americans to sign a petition supporting the Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act now before the United States Senate. The following is the link to the petition and Senator... 

21 year old Elizabeth Lee Ann Gill arrested for stealing mail Sedona AZ (July 16, 2013) – On July 15, 2013, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 3200 block of North Treasure Drive, Prescott Valley, to assist probation officers following the search of a home occupied by 21-year-old Elizabeth Gill.  Probation officers told deputies they had recovered several pieces... 

Peregrine Falcon in flight, California Prescott AZ (July 16, 2013) — Effective Tuesday, July 16, 2013, climbing and other activities on the cliff face of Thumb Butte will once again be open to the public after closing on February 1, 2013. Community Forest Trust monitoring volunteers identified peregrine falcons nesting sites at both Thumb Butte and Granite Mountain this season. The final results... 

Sedona Fire District crews work the mountain face to reach fallen hiker – photo by SFD Fire Chief Kazian Sedona AZ (July 15, 2013) – *The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the deceased. It is 65 year-old Douglas Sims of Sedona, Arizona. Prior information: Shortly after 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2013, Sedona Fire District (SFD) crews responded to a reported injured... 

22 year old Thomas Adams of Yarnell arrested for burglarizing home evacuated during Yarnell Hill Fire Sedona AZ (July 15, 2013) – Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives have continued their investigation into the burglary of a Yarnell home evacuated during the Yarnell Hill Fire. On July 12, 2013, detectives received an anonymous tip that 22-year-old Thomas Adams was in... 

Drummer Wing is asking fellow musicians to voice opinions about the Sedona sound ordinance now under review by the City Sedona AZ (July 15, 2013) – In a Facebook post to the SedonaEye.com editor, Wing, drummer for the Sedona band Amitabha writes the following: We need at least thirty musicians on July 17 for an important Arts community meeting. On July 17, 2013, at the Sedona Public Library in...